Findley Lake 8/29/10

Started out the evening with lots of boats on the water and by the time we pulled out of the water at darkness it was very quiet. Geese, turtles, a few heron and not much else. No sign or sound of owls. But a good evening for a paddle.

Findley Lake 8/22/10

An unusual number of geese. Just after the sun set a group of the geese practiced their water take-offs and forming their flight formation - very awkwardly - lots of bumping and noisy protesting. Preparing for the fall migration?

Findley Lake 8/20/10

Quiet, warm evening. Especially quiet for a Friday night. One regal great blue heron - a real poser - never gave up his roost. Water level was a little low. The area could use some rain.

Findley Lake 8/13/10

Another late afternoon/early evening excursion on Findley Lake. The usual herons. But the unusual deer in the forest, a cormorant, and an osprey - and a huge snapping turtle swimming next to my boat that startled me so much I didn't the camera in position fast enough to get a shot of. My back has been cleared by a specialist so we are ready to officially re-begin this kayaking season.

Findley Lake 8/10/10

A warm summer evening. A very quiet owl watching me watch him. A very compliant heron posing. And even a sleepy turtle. Nice time on the water. 

The trailer still had an annoying vibration. Turns out it helps tremendously if the wheels' lug nuts have been  put on correctly - not backwards. Problem solved (hopefully).

Findley Lake 8/8/10

Turtles - lots of turtles. A very calm snake. And several herons. A good evening on Findley Lake.

Findley Lake 8/6/10

Finally! Back in the boats - despite medical advice. And it felt very good. Nice weather. Our animal friends missed us. A couple hours on the water as the sun set. Maybe we'll do it again this weekend. The weather is just too good to pass up. Also decided it was time to repack the axle bearings on the trailer - starting to get noisy. I think we've put enough miles on the trailer to warrant some maintenance.